Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on October 3, 2018 4:59 pm Add to Favorites reLuWe Reps: 206 Being a Gay Teacher Mr. Harris is going to a job interview for a Physics Teacher position. His academic preparation is outstanding and his results as a teacher speak for themselves. He has been married to his husband David for 3 years and is scared his sexual orientation would hinder the process. He is scared to disclaim his sexual orientation during the interview. What advice would you give Mr. Harris?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted October 7, 2018 1:45 pm Elizabeth Allen Reps: 209 Mr. Harris' sexual orientation has nothing to do with his success and abilities to teach so that should be of no issue in the interview. It is totally up to him whether he does or does not wish to share that information. However, he should not feel that he has to hide that information from anyone. He has every right to be married to whomever he should choose, and his qualifications are in no way lessened because of that. Votes: +35 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution buQyme Reps: 115 Couldn't have said it better myself!!   Posted on: February 20, 2019 7:24 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted February 23, 2019 10:15 pm HaJeRe Reps: 204 There is no reason that Mr. Harris should even have to explain his sexual orientation to anyone. This should never even be a question that is asked and it would be major discrimination for this to hinder the process. Votes: +8 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted October 7, 2018 10:31 pm eVeQat Reps: 202 First of all it is illegal to schools to ask a teacher candidate about their sexual orientation. Secondly, If in fact Mr. Harris is a good teacher his record should speak for himself, and they will call to verify information and if in fact Mr. Harris is a responsible teacher. Lastly if in fact something does happen where he is being discriminated for his sexual orientation get a lawyer. Votes: +5 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution ePuzej Reps: 200 This is the best solution. His sexual orientation should not hinder him from getting s job.   Posted on: February 19, 2019 2:52 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted November 29, 2018 5:17 am uhuQyM Reps: 306 His sexual preference doesn't hinder him from being a good teacher. If Mr. Harris chooses to rely this information he should be confident in his forth coming. If the school seems put off by it then it doesn't seem like that would be a good school for him. He needs to find a school that is accepting and supportive of him no matter what any of his preferences are. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted February 28, 2021 7:37 pm yPeRuT Reps: 104 That should not be part of the interview. If it is, he does not have to answer. If he is asked what his sexual orientation is, and is denied the job, he then has reason to believe he was discriminated against because of him being gay. If he is not asked, but has an opportunity to share his personal life, he should be comfortable with sharing that he is gay because it is nothing to be ashamed of. Many students are a part of the LGBTQ+ community and need teachers like Mr. Harris. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted October 11, 2018 8:59 pm uTaGuv Reps: 200 Dependent on the school, district, and state's policies and laws regarding people of varying sexual orientation, it may be very concerning to disclose that type of information. Especially as the news voices many of the horror stories about people getting fired or not offered a job because of sexual orientation. I would say that Mr. Harris should not worry about a situation in which that becomes a question to his abilities as a teacher. If, during the interview process, there is any reference or question to sexual orientation, I would recommend respectfully saying, "While I appreciate this opportunity to meet with you, I don't believe that (question) relates to my qualifications." Votes: +2 / -2 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted July 8, 2019 6:46 am SyWaLu Reps: 101 Although I feel that Mr. Harris should always feel proud of his husband and life style, I do not think it is important to discuss his sexual orientation during the interview. I would say that to even a heterosexual person because that is their personal life. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted October 13, 2019 4:46 pm aBytyZ Reps: 100 His sexual oreintation has nothing to do with what kind of teacher he is, if the school has a problem with it that is discrimination. Votes: +1 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted October 13, 2019 1:12 am VuXypu Reps: 100 Mr. Harris's orientation is not related to his teaching career. I think he should focus on the education related questions and if asked, discreetly answer. If not, it is not the interviewer's business and should not worry about it. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted March 3, 2021 8:20 pm ePaXej Reps: 208 Mr Harris is being interviewed not who sleeps in your bed at night. His work and resume should do the talking. Until they put a box on an application that reads; "Do you like: a)men b)women c)both d) neither" then it should not matter. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 11 Posted March 4, 2021 1:26 am Alana Gray Reps: 102 Mr Harris' sexual orientation has nothing to do with the job he is applying for. He has no reason to disclose that information at all. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 12 Posted November 1, 2021 12:04 am yjuGun Reps: 102 This is private information and to disclose it is no issue! To deprive Mr. Harris would be workplace discrimination and is an illegal offence. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 13 Posted April 16, 2022 8:35 pm uVeneH Reps: 204 A school rejecting a teacher solely because of their sexual orientation is a violation of the Civil Rights Act. Additionally, his sexual orientation shouldn't come up as a topic of discussion in a job interview unless he brings it up. I don't think he needs to be concerned about being rejected as a candidate because he's gay absent some action from the school that shows they are being discriminatory. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 14 Posted October 14, 2022 1:52 pm Byhuzy Reps: 204 I would advise him to stay confident regardless of his sexual orientation. If it gets brought up in the interview, be honest. If it does not, I don't think you are obligated to tell the person interviewing you. If they do become aware of your orientation, and do not approve or make you feel uncomfortable, that is not a school you probably want to be working for. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 15 Posted February 20, 2023 5:32 pm aXeDen Reps: 205 I wouldn't bring up sexual orientation during an interview, because it has nothing to do with the skills that Mr. Harris has as a teacher. Honestly, it really isn't the schools business to know that Mr. Harris is gay. He can disclose that information to people that he trusts. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 16 Posted October 8, 2023 5:09 pm ePaReP Reps: 202 Sexual orientation has nothing to do with the interview and should not be a factor in this process. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 17 Posted February 18, 2020 11:27 pm agutyT Reps: 100 As a member of the LGBT community I can understand this fear because I don't feel the need to include my sexuality in my interview but if parents found out I would feel they could discriminate against me. However, our sexuality doesn't define our skills and knowledge in the job we apply for. Votes: +0 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.